Research publications are key to building a successful career in science, yet early-career researchers receive little instruction on how to get papers published. This workshop explains what actually happens to papers in review, how to deal with decision letters and ethical issues in publishing.

Make sure you come to the business meeting if you are 1) Winning a Student Section award or 2) Interested in getting involved with the section. At the business meeting, we elect the Liaisons and Officers for the year and discuss ways to improve the Section.

This very special IGNITE session introduces you to all of the amazing sections that make up the Ecological Society. Hear brief presentations from all of the different sections to broaden your understanding of ways to get involved in the Society.

Join us for another year of art and music from ESA members. For music, we will have fiddlers, cello, guitar, singers and more. For art, we will be displaying the entries for the Eco-Vision competition.

Funding for research and academic advancement is crucial for young ecologists. Yet few students know how to locate funding opportunities, given their diversity in form. This workshop introduces participants to presently available grant and fellowships and the search engines used to find them.

This session offers strategies to make the most of your week in Sacramento and covers a wide range of topics, including how to network, tips from seasoned attendees and developing your "meeting game plan."

This workshop provides activities and info to help young ecologists articulate their life and career values, interact with ecologists who have taken diverse career pathways, learn about the availability of nonacademic positions and address the challenges of pursuing a non-traditional career in ecology.